Lions unveil new furniture for Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 Some of the eight shaded seating areas along the river. RAYMOND Terrace’s Riverside Park has received furniture upgrades consisting of eight covered picnic tables. The project was conceived in mid-2024, and construction took place in November of last year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au It was funded by the Australian Lions Association and cost $36,000. The new furniture was unveiled last Monday in a gathering of Port Stephens Council and Raymond Terrace Lions representatives. “The new tables and shade shelters look fantastic and are just one of the projects completed under Council’s Raymond Terrace Public Domain Plan,” Mayor Anderson said. The event was dedicated to recognising the contributions of the Australian Lions Foundation and the fundraising efforts of the Raymond Terrace chapter. “The Lions Club of Raymond Terrace is highly delighted at the public’s reaction to the installation of eight covered tables and chairs in Riverside Park,” Lions member Bob Findley said. “The opportunity was taken to reposition the covered tables to more desirable positions. “Two tables are now close to the river, and three are now positioned along the pathway and have wheelchair access, providing improved amenities.” West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott said, “Raymond Terrace Lions Club do a terrific job supporting our community in all sorts of projects, and the furniture upgrade and new seating at Riverside Park in Raymond Terrace is just another completed project in support of the Raymond Terrace community. “I want to thank Lions and Council staff for working on this project and giving locals and visitors new, covered seating overlooking the beautiful Hunter River.” By Joseph RICHARDS Some of the eight shaded seating areas along the river. Raymond Terrace Lions Club and Port Stephens Council representatives at the site last Monday.
